Succession planning

Finding a perfect candidate could be tricky. Because the New York Fed oversees banks and operates in markets, someone with Wall Street experience is ideal — yet at the same time, it’s important to find a candidate who isn’t beholden to the banks. Some advisers are pushing for a woman or a minority to be appointed.

Two credit unions make a commitment to human resources, Iowa Credit Union League recognizes a trio of award winners and more CU professionals and volunteers in the news.

David O. Brock will retire from Florida's Community Credit Union in early 2018, to be succeeded by SVP Linda Cappelli.

Scott Page, CEO of CoBiz Bank, will retire in a few days. He will be succeeded by Steven Bangert, the company's chairman and CEO. The company's chief financial officer will also become its chief operating officer.

New Hall of Fame inductees and other award winners announced, plus more new hires and promotions at credit unions across the country.

Rita Lowman recently joined the bank from C1 Financial, where she had been chief operating officer.

Davis, who stepped down as CEO a year ago, will retire as the company's chairman and as an employee at the end of 2017. Umpqua will then become one of the few publicly traded banking companies with a female chair.

The Indiana CU League gets several new directors and other credit union professionals in the news.

Major realignment of top talent changes the face of one credit union, plus more new hires, promotions and special recognition.

Gabriel Hamani has been named chief executive of BHI USA, the U.S. banking arm of Bank Hapoalim.